A young woman is standing on the platform, waiting for the Urlaubs-Express. Relaxed travel on the Urlaubs-Express.

The idea of loading your car onto a train and traveling in a relaxed, stress-free, and above all eco-friendly —is nearly 100 years old—and more relevant today than ever. Drive your car onto the auto train, settle into one of our comfortable sleeper or couchette cars and arrive at your vacation destination well-rested the next morning. Relaxed travel with the UEX.

With the Urlaubs-Express, you can cover the distance while you sleep and continue your trip the next morning with complete flexibility in your own vehicle. You can bring as much luggage as will fit in your vehicle—and maybe even in a trailer. At the same time, you’ll spare your vehicle and reduce the number of kilometers driven for insurance or leasing purposes. Want to take your own bike on vacation? No problem—it’s happy to come along, too.

An elderly couple is chatting in the sleeper car of the Urlaubs-Express. Relaxed travel on the UEX

Of course, you can also take the Urlaubs-Express without a car as a overnight train . Thanks to our boarding options along the route, we offer attractive connections to numerous popular vacation destinations.

Relaxed Travel: Your vacation begins the moment you step onto our train. After all, a trip on a night train is something special: Sit back, perhaps enjoy a glass of wine, and watch the scenery roll by outside the window. When you start to feel tired, make yourself comfortable in your compartment—and wake up the next morning a good deal closer to your vacation destination.

We’ll get you to your destination safely and comfortably, and we wish you a pleasant trip and a relaxing vacation!

An elderly couple is chatting in the sleeper car of the Urlaubs-Express. Relaxed travel on the UEX
Photos: Adobe Stock/Herhold, Tomas Rodriguez